Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Swire Shipping
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Founded
- 1872
- Alliance
- Vessel Sharing Agreement

Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
At a glance
- Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
- Container fleet capacity:Yang Ming Line
- Ports covered:Swire Shipping
Ranking positions
Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Swire Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet. Swire Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Swire Shipping sails with Vessel Sharing Agreement, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swire Shipping or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼
Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Swire Shipping or Yang Ming Line?▼
Swire Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Swire Shipping is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
Which alliances do Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼
Swire Shipping is part of Vessel Sharing Agreement, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.
Related comparisons
Other Swire Shipping comparisons
Other Yang Ming Line comparisons
Explore each carrier in detail
Dive into full profiles, rankings and performance data for either carrier.
Safecube aggregates all your carriers into a single dashboard: predictive ETAs, milestone alerts and D&D forecasting — no per-company portal.